Former Students

Greg Hawkins

I play trombone in the best youth jazz band in the world- the Crescent Super Band. Last year, I was the third chair trombone for a world class Latin Jazz band- La Onda Caribena. I was also selected to be the tenor and bass trombonist for one the best youth orchestras in the nation- Lyceum Philharmonic Orchestra. I am the lead trombone in several high school bands, including the Riverton High Symphonic Band, and Riverton High Varsity Jazz Band. I have played the trombone with the ska band Fumbled Punt. I played the trombone and sang with the Notable Youth Foundation's "Prodigy" band.

I am one of the drum majors for the 2010 Summer and Fall seasons of the Riverton High School Marching Band (class 4A). During the 2009 Marching Band season, I played baritone for the Riverton High School Marching Band.

I am also on the Riverton High School Senior Winterguard, which competes in class SIA. Last year I was on the Riverton High School Junior Winterguard. We competed in class SRAA and we took 2nd place in State Championships during the 2010 season.

Heather Elkington Shepherd

I just wanted to drop a note to you and tell you thank you. My life was changed forever the moment I walked into your studio 25 years ago. I have often wished over the years that I could come in and have a voice lesson from you...living out of the state doesn't make it possible, but know that you are forever a part of my voice. I wanted to tell you that I just released my first solo EP. I have been on many peoples albums and projects over the years, but never done my own. It is a Christmas EP of original songs that a friend and I wrote. I would love to have you listen to them. My facebook page has the songs on there. It will be on the music tab on the side.